Help our Farmers Recover from Hurricane Irene
Many farms in the region have suffered extensive damage due to the heavy winds, flooding of their crop fields and prolonged power outages. In addition, the storm came on what would have been a busy weekend at peak season, but many markets were forced to cancel resulting in huge economic losses as well. Several of the farmers in our market have been particularly hard hit. Reports are still coming in, but this is what we know as of today:
- Taliaferro Farms in New Paltz had the majority of their crops and their house flooded.
Video of the damage at Taliaferro Farms http://vimeo.com/28549932
- Brittany Hollow Farm in Rhinebeck lost their fall crop of greens and potatoes. Many of our farmers including the Taliaferro's and the Mosher's of Brittany Hollow Farm have always generously donated their produce for chef demonstrations at the market so that we can provide free tastings of fresh, local and delicious recipes to market shoppers.
- The River Garden in Catskill had 95% of their flower fields flooded. Bernadette & Walter Kowalski donate hundreds of seedlings to the market each year so that we can give all of the Mothers that come to the market on Mother's Day free flower seedlings.
- Lynnhaven in Pine Bush lost their inventory of goat milk due to power failure.
- Sky Farm in Millerton is monitoring fields but thinks the latest sowing of seed may have washed away.
- Chatham Brewing in Chatham lost all inventory due to power failure.
Farmers are not the type to complain and if you ask them, they will tell you that they are more concerned for their neighbors and employees. We know that this is an extremely hard time for many of them and we hope to provide some immediate relief so that they can make it through the remainder of the season.
There are a few ways you can help:
100% of the money raised will be distributed directly to the farmers' in our market who are in need.
The Rhinebeck Farmers' Market will host a T-Shirt Sale this Sunday, Sept 4th from 10am - 2pm.
T-shirts will be $5 each
Many fun, foodie styles in all sizes available.
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Rhinebeck Farmers' Market Greeting Cards
Local Artist, Gina Palmer has donated several sets of her lino-cut greeting cards.
Each set contains images from Rhinebeck Farmers' Market T-Shirts over the years.
$10 each for a set of 8
Win a $100 Gift Certificate to Warren Cutlery
Who doesn't want one of these?
Enter our drawing to win a $100 Gift Certificate to Warren Cutlery.
Tickets are $6 each / 2 for $10 / 5 for $20
Available at the market info booth.
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Donate to the Rhinebeck Farmers' Market Hurricane Recovery Fund
Donations can be made at the market or checks can be mailed:
Make your check out to: Rhinebeck Farmers' Market
Rhinebeck Farmers' Market, PO Box 431, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
("Hurricane Recovery" in the Memo)
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Shop at the Market & Take the Locavore Challenge
Supporting our local farmers has never been more important.
Take the Locavore Challenge and commit to eating locally for a day, a week, a month or a year!
Info and registration click here
If you would like to donate a gift certificate or something for a raffle or if you would donate a portion of the sales from your business or can host an event, please contact us.
For more information, contact: info@rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com
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Rhinebeck Farmers' Market shoppers have always been so supportive of our local farmers. We've seen you come out even in the pouring rain. We can't thank you enough.
